scandal
scandal
a shocking event that causes public anger
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scandal with Russian translation
scandal usage examples
Скандал несколько дней был на первых полосах.
The scandal made headlines for days.
Она ушла в отставку после того, как разразился скандал.
She resigned after the scandal broke.
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scandal synonyms
What's the difference between scandal / uproar / row / outcry / outrage
the direct, standard word for a shocking event that causes public anger
The resignation turned into a major scandal.
a noisy public reaction or disturbance, often focused on anger or protest
The decision caused an uproar in the press.
a noisy argument or a public dispute; in UK English, often a scandal or fuss
There was a row over the new policy.
a strong public protest or expression of anger
The proposal led to an outcry from parents.
strong anger or shock in response to something offensive or unfair
The comments provoked outrage across the country.
public disagreement or debate about something that people strongly oppose
The new law sparked controversy.
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How to pronounce scandal and what this word means
scandal means scandal. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce scandal
/ˈskændəl/
scandal translation
scandal
scandal examples
The scandal made headlines for days.
scandal transcription
/ˈskændəl/, /ˈskændəl/
Questions about this word
scandal meaning: what does it mean?
a shocking event that causes public anger
scandal pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
scandal is pronounced as /ˈskændəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
scandal definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The scandal made headlines for days. Translation: Скандал несколько дней был на первых полосах.
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